Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Pine Warbler, Purple Finch, Sora and Other Migrants in McLean and Livingston Counties

Pine Warbler at Ewing Park in Bloomington, IL 43

This Red-breasted Nuthatch was at Ewing Park early in the morning on April 22.

Red-breasted Nuthatch at Ewing Park in McLean County, IL 02

While at Ewing, I also saw this male Purple Finch feeding on the blossoms.

Purple Finch at Ewing Park in Bloomington, IL 19

A little later the same day, I found this Greater Yellowlegs in a fluddle South of Gridley.

Greater Yellowlegs in McLean County, IL

This Savannah Sparrow was standing on one of the broken concrete blocks beside the water at the Gridley Wastewater Treatment Ponds.

Savannah Sparrow at Gridley Wastewater Treatment Ponds in McLean County, IL 02

In the afternoon, I found this Sora at Salem Ranch in Livingston County. There was also a bashful turtle nearby.





Sora at Salem Ranch in Livingston County, IL 10

Sora at Salem Ranch in Livingston County, IL 15

Turtle at Salem Ranch in Livingston County, IL 01

In the evening, I returned to Ewing Park where I found a small flock of Pine Warblers.

Pine Warbler at Ewing Park in Bloomington, IL 16

Pine Warbler at Ewing Park in Bloomington, IL 45

Pine Warbler at Ewing Park in Bloomington, IL 48

Pine Warbler at Ewing Park in Bloomington, IL 46

From Ewing I went to White Oak Park where I found a Spotted Sandpiper and a female Purple Martin.

Spotted Sandpiper at White Oak Park in McLean County, IL

Purple Martin at White Oak Park in McLean County, IL 03

The next morning, I saw this Blue-winged Teal couple at Evergreen Lake.

Blue-winged Teal at Evergreen Lake in McLean County, IL 03

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